Who founded the Persian Empire?
Cyrus the Great founded the Persian Empire around 550 BC, and his Cyrus Cylinder is sometimes called an early statement of human rights.
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How big was the Persian Empire?
The Persian Empire was the largest empire of its time.
What was Persepolis?
Persepolis was a ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire.
What is Zoroastrianism?
Zoroastrianism was the main religion of the Persian Empire.
What was the daric?
The daric was a standardized gold coin of the Persian Empire.
What were satrapies?
The Persian Empire was divided into provinces called satrapies.